Safe Harbor Provisions
/ˈseɪf ˈhɑːrbər prəˈvɪʒənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal clauses that offer protection from liability or penalty under certain conditions if specific standards or behaviors are met.
The statute includes safe harbor provisions to shield companies from lawsuits if they comply with designated privacy practices.
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- safe harbor provisions
- safe harbor provision
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Commentary
Safe harbor provisions serve as risk-limiting mechanisms in contracts, statutes, and regulations, encouraging compliance by reducing legal exposure when predefined criteria are satisfied.
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